Public Health Research at Maryland (PHRM)
Our Ninth Annual Conference took place via Zoom, April 7, 2022.
The annual conference showcases innovations in public health research and practice and their implications for the health of our Maryland communities. It is made possible by a partnership between the University of Maryland School of Public Health (in College Park) and the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (in Baltimore). This year's conference included a co-keynote conversation, three panels, and an opportunity to view a student poster gallery.
Keynote Speakers
We were honored to welcome Dr. Joseph Wright and Dr. Roderick King, both from the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), as co-keynote speakers at the ninth annual PHRM Conference. As key leaders at UMMS, they are focused on diversity, inclusion, and equity.
During the co-keynote conversation, they shared their insights and expertise about these essential values and how they align with public health. The conversation also delved into potential ways to align and complement current and future efforts in these areas as we all work “locally” for a global impact.
Roderick K. King, MD, MPH
Senior Vice President,
Chief Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Officer,
University of Maryland Medical System
Joseph L. Wright, MD, MPH
Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer,
Capital Region Health,
University of Maryland Medical System
Videos
Select a session below for a brief description, a list of speakers, and to watch the video from that session.
Welcome and Keynote Conversation
Greetings from the ...
School of Public Health, University of Maryland, College Park
Boris Lushniak, MD, MPH
Dean, School of Public Health
University of Maryland College Park
University of Maryland School of Medicine
E. Albert Reece, MD, PhD, MBA
Executive Vice President for Medical Affairs, UM Baltimore
John Z. and Akiko K. Bowers Distinguished Professor
Dean, University of Maryland School of Medicine
University System of Maryland
Jay Perman, MD
Chancellor, University System of Maryland
Aligning Efforts to Achieve Health Equity: A Keynote Conversation
Roderick K. King, MD, MPH
Senior Vice President
Chief Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Officer
University of Maryland Medical System
Joseph L. Wright, MD, MPH
Vice President and Chief Health Equity Officer
University of Maryland Medical System
Moderator:
Jay Magaziner, PhD, MSHyg
Professor and Chair
Department of Epidemiology and Public Health
Univesity of Maryland School of Medicine
PANEL 1 - Community Engagement to Improve Public Health: Initiatives from Across the State
Panel Description
Maryland higher education institutions are engaged with local and global community partners through their research, community practice and service activities. Panelists provided selected brief highlights of engagement initiatives that are making a difference for health and well-being.
Panelists
Yen Dang, PharmD, CTTS-M
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Lori A. Edwards, DrPH, BSN, RN, CNS-PCH, BC
Assistant Professor Family and Community Health
University of Maryland Schools of Nursing and Medicine
Sharon Fross, PhD
Vice President & Dean of School of Arts and Sciences
University of Maryland Global Campus
Andrea Kalfoglou, PhD
Associate Professor of Public Health, Gerontology
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Sylvette A. La Touche-Howard PhD, NCC, CHES
Associate Clinical Professor, Office of the Dean
School of Public Health, University of Maryland College Park
Brandye D. Nobiling, PhD, CHES
Associate Professor and Director of Public Health
Salisbury University
Joan Sylvia Tilghman, Ph.D. RN, CRNP, WHNP-BC, CNE
Chairperson DNP program
Coppin State University
Lisa Ann Plowfield, PhD, RN
Dean, College of Health Professions
Towson University
PANEL 2 - Applying Health Literacy Research to Educate Health Professions Faculty and Students in Clear Communication
Panel Description:
This panel presented a variety of approaches to educating faculty and students at various educational and professional stages about how to communicate clearly with patients, clients, and community members. The three presentations used different modes of delivery, content and context, all with the shared goal of preparing faculty to teach students about health literacy and for students to develop useful clear communication knowledge and skills.
Co-Moderators:
Cynthia Baur, PhD
Endowed Chair, Department of Behavioral and Community Health and Director,
Horowitz Center for Health Literacy
School of Public Health, University of Maryland College Park
Elsie Stines, DNP, CRNP
Assistant Vice President, Office of the President
University of Maryland Baltimore
Speakers:
Mary Ann Williams, M.S.L.S.
Research & Education Librarian,
Health Sciences & Human Services Library (HSHSL),
University of Maryland, Baltimore campus
Amy Howard, MS, PharmD
Pediatric Clinical Pharmacist and faculty,
University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Pharmacy
Hoai-an Truong, PharmD, MPH, FAPhA, FNAP
Professor, Pharmacy Administration and Public Health,
University of Maryland, Eastern Shore.
PANEL 3 - Global Learning to Advance Health Equity: Lessons from the Field
Panel Description
Global Learning (GL) is the practice of adopting global ideas to apply them to local challenges. Participants heared from the leaders of a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation-funded project designed to create a Global Learning for Health Equity Learning Network. The panelists highlighted specific global learning projects and engaged attendees in a discussion related to strengthening connections between global learning and health equity.
Panelists
Virginia Rowthorn, JD, LLM
Assistant Vice President for Global Engagement
University of Maryland Baltimore
Yolanda Ogbolu, PhD, CRNP, FNAP, FAAN
Associate Professor and Department Chair, PPEP
Director, Center for Health Equity and Outcomes Research
University of Maryland Schools of Nursing and Medicine
Stephen Thomas, PhD
Professor, Health Policy and Management
Director, Center for Health Equity
University of Maryland School of Public Health
PHRM Student Poster Gallery
Select students from across Maryland were invited to share innovations and new research directions through the PHRM Student Poster Gallery.
Looking for previous PHRM highlights, visit our archives.
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